children's literature

A collection of poetry, folklore, fantasy, short stories, biographies, and other non-fiction. Includes a history and discussion of children's literature and suggestions for using this literature with children.

Contains 1,300 entries that provide information about fiction titles published from 1996-1998 aimed at readers from preschool through grade five; arranged alphabetically by author, with publication data; a listing of themes, characters, time period, and locale; and a brief plot summary. Includes eleven indexes.

Contains eighteen lessons for the kindergarten through second-grade classroom that link mathematics with nonfiction and writing and includes activities that explore geometric shapes, measurement, and computations.

Features a group of multi-ethnic middle-school children discussing Christopher Paul Curtis' book, Bud, not Buddy; the topic of racism, self-esteem and the plight of homeless children through the book's characters and themes. Includes a visit with Curtis and a trip to a local library.

A collection of essays relating to the author's experience as a writer of novels for children, and her ideas on children's literature in general.

On title page: Being a stupendous collection of ideas, games, experiments, activities, and recommendations for further exploration, with tons of illustrations.

Contains 101 story pages for recommended picture books, books for children in grades two to five, and books for children in grades four to six and up, each with a synopsis, questions about who, what, when, and why, conversation starters, quotes, and a list of similar titles; and features questions parents may use to start conversations with their children on a variety of subjects.

"Novel units provide teachers with new ways to teach reading, thinking, writing, and the love of literature.".